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Volume I Issue #32 May, 2014 C. David Copenhaver, Editor



Welcome to our latest issue of the ACC eNews. This eNews has been developed in an effort to reach out to the residents of Abingdon.
Our purpose is to provide you an opportunity to become more informed and to encourage more participation at our
monthly meetings! Please share this eNews with your neighbors. Why not plan to join us at our next meeting on
Monday, June 23, 2014 from 6:30pm -7:30pm at the Abingdon Public Library, 2510 Tollgate Road, Abingdon, MD
21009. Join us and participate; take that leap of faith, you may find it rewarding!
(For additional information, contact me at abingdoncc@gmail.com.)

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Abingdons Treasures: HCPL
Abingdon Branch
(2510 Tollgate Road, Abingdon, MD 21009.)

The Abingdon Branch opened to great fanfare on May 17, 2004. Situated on a 15.2-acre site, the library is interconnected
to the surrounding community with sidewalks that join the library to the school next door and to the local neighborhoods.
The grounds include wooded areas, walking paths, picnic tables and a
pond with an overlooking wooden dock. In the Spring of 2009, a
community playground was added to the property, maintained by the
Harford County Department of Parks and Recreation.

Since its opening day, the library has been embraced by the local
community. The library quickly became the second busiest in the
county. For the fiscal year ending in June 2012, the library recorded
over 302,600 visits and checked out over 877,600 items.

The library features a drive-thru window, self-checkout machines,
wireless internet access and a DVD dispensing machine. There are
individual study rooms for varying size groups. Also there is a large
public meeting room, a smaller conference room, and a small computer
lab, all available for rent by profit and non-profit groups.

Happy 10th Anniversary

Ten Days to celebrate Ten Years! The Abingdon Library opened its doors to serve the Abingdon community on May 17,
2004. Visit the Library for 10 days of special in-branch activities and programs. The celebration will conclude on May 17
with the Friends of the Library yard sale, raffle drawing and of course, CAKE! Since the traditional gift for a tenth
anniversary is "tin" the Library will be collecting canned goods during this time to donate to Harford County's food banks.
Stop by to help celebrate! Visit the library or call (410-638-3990) for more information on all of our exciting services.

(Source: http://hcplonline.org/locations/branches/abingdon/. Some changes were made.)
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Board of Education Candidate Forum
The Harford County Council PTA will be hosting a Board of Education Candidate Forum on May 15, 7:00pm 9:00pm. In
the Bel Air Middle School Cafeteria. This event, open to the public, will enable attendees to talk one-
on-one with the candidates about issues and challenges affecting Harford County Public Schools.

(Source: Sandra Monaco, President, Harford County Council PTA. Some changes were made.)
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Abingdon Community Council eNews
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Harford County DPW Bureau of Highway Engineering is
on Facebook
(https://www.facebook.com/arfordountyihways )

The Bureau of Highways Engineering is a major division within the Department of Public Works. Its responsibilities are
to provide engineering design and technical support for roadway and bridge projects throughout
Harford County.

In addition, the Bureau of Highways Engineering provides the review/design and subsequent
approval of subdivision/related roadways, traffic analysis, including but not limited to
intersection improvements, future roads, speed studies, traffic calming measures, storm drains, and bridge facilities, which
when completed, become part of the Harford County infrastructure.
(Source: http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/.Some changes were made.)
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Abingdon Native Chosen as Miss Bel Air Independence
Day 2014

The Bel Air Independence Day Committee, Inc., the non-profit all-volunteer group that produces the parade, fireworks and
all other events in the Town of Bel Air each July 4th, proudly announces that Cynthia Ford, a native of
Abingdon, has been selected as Miss Bel Air Independence Day 2014. She had marched in the Bel Air
July 4 Parade four times as a Harford County High School Student.

The new Miss Bel Airthe fourth person to hold that titleis a graduate of Edgewood High School,
where she played flute in the Edgewood High School Marching Band and marched in the Bel Air 4th of
July Parade for four years! The accomplished flautist is now a junior at Towson University, majoring in
Music Education, and the holder of the many awards and fellowships. Read more at
http://www.harfordneighbors.net/index.php?section=1&subtype=81&id=6867#sthash.jjqEsBpB.dpuf

(Source: harfordneighbors.net. Some changes were made.)
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Harford County Prepares for Veterans Muster
Harford County Commission on Veterans Affairs is hosting Veterans Muster on Saturday, May 17 from 9:00am to noon.
The event will be held at the William N. McFaul Activities Center located at
525 W. MacPhail Road, Bel Air, Maryland.

This is in an effort for the Harford County Commission on Veterans Affairs to
serve the Countys Veterans and their families. All Veterans living in Harford
and Cecil Counties are invited to participate in the Veterans Muster. Pre-
registration is not required, but it is appreciated. Read more at:
http://www.harfordneighbors.net/index.php?section=1&subtype=81&id=6848#sthash.aa1DQ2WI.dpuf

(Source: harfordneighbors.net. Some changes were made.)
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Dates to Ponder:
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Spring in Bloom Art Show
May 1-4, 2014 (Free)
Noon-5:00 pm
Harford Artists Gallery, 503 Churchville Road, Bel Air. 12-5pm. Original artwork, pottery, jewelry, sculpture and fiber art
by Harford County artists. 410.420.9499, or www.artinharford.org

Lunchtime Concert
May 2, 2014 (Free)
Noon-1:00 pm
Office Street near the Courthouse. Lunchtime concert with food vendors available and tables and chairs provided.
Entertainment TBA. Sponsored by the Town of Bel Air. 410.638.4550, or www.belairmd.org

First Fridays in Bel Air
May 2, 2014
5:00pm-1:00pm
Located at Office Street. Harford Countys BEST block party. Local, live music; beer and wine; delicious food vendors;
face painting; and more! Band TBD. Sponsored by the Bel Air Downtown Alliance. 443.823.1797, or
www.downtownbelair.com

Farmers Market
May 3, 2014
7:00am-11:00am
Mary Risteau Courthouse Parking Lot, Thomas & Bond Streets. The market sells only fresh, local produce and fruit in
season, locally raised beef, chicken, pork, milk, eggs, cheese, flowers and shrubs. Includes three organic vendors.
Specialty vendors to include hummus, salsa, baked goods, jams/jellies, and more. Sponsored by the Town of Bel Air, Bel
Air Farmers Market, Inc., and Harford County Office of Economic Development. For current market information, please
refer to the website at www.belairfarmersmarket.com or farmers@belairfarmersmarket.com.

Bel Air Community Band Concert
May 4, 2014 (Free)
3:00pm
Bel Air High School, 100 Heighe St. Bel Air, MD. The band will play popular marches, seasonal music, Broadway hits,
contemporary and classical selections. Sponsored by the Town of Bel Air. 410.638.4550

Blood Pressure Screening
May 7, 2014 (Free)
10:00 am-Noon
McFaul Senior Activity Center, (Meetings subject to change). 410.638.4040

Pub Crawl to Benefit Paws 4 Life of Harford County
May 10, 2014 ($30.00)
1:00pm 5:00pm
Downtown Bel Air. Have a drink at each of the 5 bars in Bel Air, with scavenger hunt, raffles and prizes at the final
rendezvous. www.paws4lifeofhc.com

An Evening of Chamber Music
May 12, 2014 ($1-$5)
7:00pm
Harford Community College, Joppa Hall, Recital Hall #1, 401 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air. The Music Department of
Harford Community College presents an evening of music student ensemble performances. 443.412.2211, or
www.harford.edu

arford ounty Public Schools Elementary Teachers Plannin Time Elementary students Dismissed 3
hours early!
May 16, 2014


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Bike to Work Day
May 16, 2014 (Free)
7:00am-9:30am
Harford County Government Administration Building, 220 South Main Street, Bel Air. 7-9:30am. Each May Harford
County Government celebrates the nationally acclaimed Clean Commute Month with activities and events throughout the
month to highlight alternative transportation options such as walking, cycling, carpooling, using transit, or even
teleworking from home. All of these alternatives help to reduce traffic congestion, vehicle emissions and your carbon
footprint while creating a healthier and cleaner environment. A goal of Harford County's Clean Commute Month activities
is to raise citizens' awareness of the available local alternative transportation options they can use to get to their destinations
rather than driving alone. www.harfordcountymd.gov

Women Services Roundtable
May 21, 2014 (Free)
8:00am-9:30am
Harford County Commission for Women, McFaul Senior Activity Center, 525 W. MacPhail Road. Open to all non-profits.
Bi-monthly informational meeting for all non-profits in Harford County. The goal of the Roundtable is to provide
networking opportunities, facilitate discussion, foster new partnerships and provide quality services while making the best
use of limited resources. 410.638.4739

A House Divided: The Booths as a Reflection of Civil War Marylanders
May 25, 2014 ($5 for those age 13 and older)
2:00pm
Tudor Hall, 17 Tudor Lane, Bel Air. Presented by Jim Chrismer, a Harford County Historian who focuses primarily on
African American and Civil War history of Harford County. 443.619.0008 or SpiritsOfTudorHall@gmail.com Also
follow up on Facebook for the latest news https://www.facebook.com/SpiritsofTudorHall.
http://spiritsoftudorhall.blogspot.com/2013/02/make-plans-to-visit-tudor-hall.html

Memorial Day Harford County Schools and Offices Closed
May 26, 2014

A Night Out at the Library
May 29, 2014
7:00pm
Abingdon Library, 2510 Tollgate Road, Abingdon. 7pm. $55 per person includes a copy of Keep Quiet, Scottolines
book that comes out in April 2014. VIP tickets cost $75 per person and include a reception with the author in advance and a
copy of the book. Harford County Public Library hosts its annual A Night Out @ the Library featuring New York Times-
bestselling author Lisa Scottoline. Scottoline is the author of 21 novels, including her latest, ACCUSED. She has more
than 30 million copies of her books in print and is published in 35-plus countries. She is the recipient of the Edgar Award,
the Mystery Writers of Americas most prestigious honor; the Fun, Fearless, Fiction Award by Cosmopolitan Magazine;
and has been named a PW Innovator by Publisher's Weekly. A Night Out @ the Library benefits Harford County Public
Library. 410.273.5600, or shrodes@hcplonline.org or www.hcplonline.org

Spring in Bloom Art Show
May 29-31, 2014 (Free)
Noon - 5:00pm
Harford Artists Gallery, 503 Churchville Road, Bel Air. Original artwork, pottery, jewelry, sculpture and fiber art by
Harford County artists. 410.420.9499 or www.artinharford.org

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Abingdon Community Council (No May Meeting)

Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, June23, 2014

6:30pm -7:30pm at the Abingdon Public Library,
2510 Tollgate Road, Abingdon, MD 21009

Members:
Cynthia Hergenhahn, Chairperson
C. David Copenhaver Carlin Cook

Recording Secretary: Donna Copenhaver

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